Corpus issued the warning as he administered the oath-taking and mass pinning of the newly promoted 51 police commissioned officers and 413 non-commissioned police officers at the PRO3 parade ground here, witnessed by their families and relatives.

“I warn each and every one of you to stay away from doing nefarious activities. I will not tolerate anyone of you for violating our laws. You are not worthy to wear our uniform and you should be removed from our ranks. As I always been saying that in your entire police career, there is only one rule, one procedure, and one lesson; it is very simple. Know what is right and what is wrong,” he said.

He also told the 464 newly-promoted police personnel that promotions are not a reward for doing well, but recognition that each of them has the potentials to do more.

“Today, the new ranks laid on your shoulders manifest the significance of your well-earned promotion. You know our standard here at the PRO3—that is for the community folks to feel that they are safe. So, if you are given a certain task, you must do it well as policeman who is truly responsible and a disciplined public servant,” he added.

The pinning of ranks was done simultaneously in all levels of command of the Philippine National Police in PRO-3 to give due recognition to the newly promoted police personnel. (PNA)